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Regional briefs: expands plastics recycling; library receives grant; Associations receive funding

Regional briefs: expands plastics recycling; library receives grant; Associations receive funding

Regional district expands plastics recycling At the March 27 meeting, Powell River Regional District board of directors approved that the district register all five Powell River recycling depots begin collecting “other flexible plastic packaging.
Powell River schools receive funding for upgrades

Powell River schools receive funding for upgrades

Brooks Secondary School and Kelly Creek Community School to benefit from government announcement
Homes on wheels provide temporary housing

Homes on wheels provide temporary housing

Newcomers and residents look at campground living as temporary option while waiting to buy
Discussion paper suggests significant changes coming to school funding in B.C.

Discussion paper suggests significant changes coming to school funding in B.C.

The B.C.
Tla’amin Nation program heals through cultural identity

Tla’amin Nation program heals through cultural identity

New health director Nathan Jantz prioritizes dealing with mental wellness and substance-use illnesses
Quick Peak: Province announces child-care savings

Quick Peak: Province announces child-care savings

In a media release on March 28, the provincial government announced savings of up to $350 per month for parents with children in licensed care.
Tla’amin makes plans for treaty land

Tla’amin makes plans for treaty land

First nation sees development opportunities within City of Powell River boundaries
BC harbours receive abandoned boat funding

BC harbours receive abandoned boat funding

Powell River Harbour Authority one of three to benefit from federal program
Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 19 to 26, 2018 Total calls for service: 104 Impaired driving: 2 Theft: 11 Mischief: 1 Tuesday, March 20; Maple Avenue, 5600 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft from an unlocked red M
Quick Peak: BC Ferries lowers card minimum

Quick Peak: BC Ferries lowers card minimum

BC Ferries is lowering minimum load values for its Experience Card by $10 for foot passengers and $20 for vehicles.